Thread: tubeless update
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Old 04-24-16 | 12:59 AM
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Originally Posted by RNAV
Let's see here -- tubeless vs. tubed:

OP's puncture #1
Tubeless = pulled over, checked tire, rode home.
Tubed = pull over, completely deflated tire, get repair kit out, remove tire, remove tube, find puncture area & remove any sharp objects, install new tube (or patch old tube), install tire, re-install wheel, inflate tire, then ride home.

OP's puncture #2
Tubeless = pulled over, spun wheel, added air, rode home.
Tubed = pull over, completely deflated tire, get repair kit out, remove tire, remove tube, find puncture area & remove any sharp objects, install new tube (or patch old tube), install tire, re-install wheel, inflate tire, then ride home.

Yeah, tubeless sure is problematic.

OP: I've gotten to the point where I don't even bother pulling over. Pulling over is a knee-jerk reaction that has been ingrained in our brains from riding tubed. I've found it's actually better to keep riding on tubeless because it helps the tire seal more quickly, and you lose less air.

But remember, according to the 41, tubeless is much more of a hassle because you don't even have to pull over when you get a puncture.
How do you even know you have had a flat if it seals? I mean, to pull over. If it does not seal I can understand. Thinking of switching to tubeless.
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